crochet around the world

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Crochet from Hearts, which works with 2000 artisans around the world to promote eco-friendly, sustainable products and support freedom and human rights around the world.

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Post image for Gantsilyo: Crochet in the Philippines and Trey Ajusto

I was happy to get a message from Trey Ajusto, a crocheter in the Philippines who shared her work with me.

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April and October are terrific months for many reasons but the best reason on a crocheter’s list may be because that’s when the twice-yearly Marrakech crochet retreat is held!

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This weekend I spotted crochet in a toy shop that I was in. I looked it up to find out it’s a fair trade label I hadn’t heard of yet.

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Post image for New Limited Edition Bracelet from Same Sky (Fair Trade Crochet)

I love seeing these different crochet jewelry techniques used in a luxury-style item that looks so different from what people normally think of as crochet.

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I have written a lot about fair trade crochet, including highlighting the work of Same Sky. Here’s what it’s all about.

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My Escama Pop Top Crochet Bag

by Kathryn on December 11, 2012 · 1 comment

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In the past I have written about Escama Studio, a San Francisco based organization that works with artisans in Brazil who use crochet to upcycle aluminum pop tabs into beautiful bags. I now have my own Escama clutch bag.

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